There are times that my brain just really thinks so far out of the 'box' that I am in my own world and think its normal. Yet inevitably some one sees me do something that I think everyone does and they say, "I have never thought of that!" It's those 'light-bulb' moments...

Each piece of furniture that comes into our shop seems to have its own individual qualities. Sometimes (like your pet) it matches their owner. "" The 25 year old dining chairs created problem after problem each step of the way and were quickly coined “cranky”. The stripping process proved complicated...

Lately, there have been stories in the news of unscrupulous funeral home directors performing unbelievable deeds at the expense of their customers. A story of a funeral director losing his business which was eventually sold at a tax sale auction. When the new owners came in, bodies left in the funeral...

An Odd Fascination: As a woodworking shop we make all kinds of boxes. Jewelry boxes, toy and storage boxes, boxes for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. When my mom was dying the decision to make her casket felt right. It was a heartfelt tangible way to say good-bye and help minimize the funeral cost. It...

Coping with the death of your loved one can be a very emotional heart-wrenching ordeal. Part of this final process is making monetary decisions about the funeral, the type of funeral service and products you have (versus what you want) to buy. Why wait to make these decisions? We shop and find the best...

It just makes sense to talk with your family and start making decisions about the funeral. Shop around, when was the last time you went window shopping to price a casket? There aren’t too many casket shops around, are there? Have you ever seen a second hand store for caskets or other funeral items? We...

I am a Foster Mom and as part of the kids Independent Living skills needing some work, we began reading the Sunday ads together. My habit is to go to Sam's Club once a week, and there is a Super Walmart right next door and along the way, I pass Food Lion, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Food City. I...

Buying grocery store brand products will save you money, and lots of it. Industry sales research cited by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) shows that American shoppers save about $15.8 billion annually by choosing store brands over name brands. To demonstrate how much money you can...